Community and Events Fundraising Officer - Christchurch

Closed: 25 May 2016
Fundraising Volunteer Management Community Events

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  • Salary 26630
  • Location Christchurch, Dorset, South West (On-site)
  • Job Type Permanent
  • Sectors Social Welfare
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Community and Events Fundraising Officer - Christchurch

39 hours £26,630 per annum

About the role:

Autism Wessex is recruiting for an experienced Community and Events Officer to join our fundraising team.

 You will be responsible for planning and organising local fundraising events which link to the Fundraising Strategy. The role includes research, planning and implementing both existing and new fundraising events. A key aspect of the role will include empowering community groups to run their own fundraising events.  

What we would like from you

  • Experience in achieving financial targets and key objectives.
  • Generate creative new ideas for events.
  • Relevant experience of working in a Community and Events role.
  • Professional, with an exceptional networking ability.
  • Strong organisational, time management, decision making, verbal communication and writing skills.
  • A team worker who can liaise directly with all levels of seniority, both internally and externally.
  • Be a self-starter, keen to find better ways to deliver tasks and objectives.

What we would give you in return

  • Competitive Salary
  • A  fully comprehensive training package
  • 28 days holiday including bank holidays which increases by 1 day each year of service, up to 33 days (pro rata for PT employees)
  • Ongoing personal development including regular one to ones with your line manager.
  • Pension.

Closing date: 23rd May 2016

Interview date 2nd June 2016 

Autism Wessex is committed to safeguarding the welfare of the people we support. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced disclosure from the DBS and 2 satisfactory employment references.

The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.

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